The Rabbit Hole

So where do I start… There’s a whole lot of information I need to sort through, and it’s a lot like falling down the rabbit hole in “Alice in Wonderland” once I get into it. Believe me, I’m going to get into it.

Consider this my landing page where I’m going to put down all the things I need to know, and do in order to get this done. I’m sure I’ll have to come back here as time goes by and add things that I don’t yet even know that I need to know. (For now, it’s just going to be simple steps, so I guess I’ll republish as needed) I’ll link to any future posts back here once I get into it, but so far, here’s a good start.

How to judge a good trailer and how to price it

Budgeting

Current For Sale that interest me

What year/model/size

Restore vs Reno

Solar Options

Floor Plans

Styles I like

How to Heat?

How to Polish

Addressing Condensation

Order of Operations:

Fix Running Gear – axle, brakes, tires, shocks, suspension

Trailer/Tow Lighting – make safe and swap to LED

Seal the exterior – replace and reseal all vents, A/C, windows and doors

Remove interior fittings and skins

Dispose of existing subfloor and insulation, and black water tank

Wash everything and seal again from inside

Assess the frame for damage, remove any rust and repaint

Replace subfloor

Replace insulation

Replace electrical with updated wiring

Replace plumbing with PEX and new pump and hot water tank

Install new gas lines

Install new furnace/woodstove/heater

Install new battery, inverter and possibly solar

Replace interior skins and refinish

Install flooring (these last two may change order)

Refinish cabinetry and install, or build new

Refinish dinette and install or build new

Refinish and install bathroom, or use new

Refinish and retrofit appliances or go with new

Install kitchen

Install lighting

Add furnishings, curtains/blinds, cushions

Install rock guard

Install awning

Make cover

I’m sure there’s going to be a lot more I need to add to here as I get further into the hole. I’ll just pop back in and add it when I find it. I’ll also welcome any comments that will tell me what I may not already know that I need to!